Capacity Assessment Using Results Based Management Approach in Public Sector: a Case Study of National Tuberculosis Leprosy and Lung Disease Program Kenya

Abstract

Results Based Management is a programme management approach whereby all actors are contributing to achieving a set of results it seeks to validate the fact that when results form part of an organizational vision strategy, it’s more likely the results will be achieved. Application of Results Based Management in the development field has gained importance, this has raised interest among researchers who have also noted the importance of Results Based Management approach in enhancing achievement of results and accountability. In this regard, this study was undertaken with an objective of assessing the capacity of National Tuberculosis Leprosy and Lung Disease Program Kenya using Results Based Management approach. The study employed a case study design. Mixed methods approach (quantitative and qualitative) was used for data collection and analysis. Data was collected through documents review, checklist and key informants interviews guided by a discussion guide. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis where the responses were recorded and categorized in accordance with the identified themes. Quantitative data from the scoring sheet was entered in to Microsoft excel which was used to generate frequency tables with average scores. The study established that there is moderate level of capacity at NTLDP-Kenya to apply Results based management approach. The study established that the program has a clear direction and a robust partnership strategy. The program has a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation system in place. The program is not adequately staffed, as some key positions are not currently occupied. The incentives component is very weak for instance promotion and salary increment is not based on performance. Key recommendations from the study are; the program should pursue the Ministry of Health to fill up the positions not currently occupied. The program should strengthen the incentives component, this calls upon the Ministry of

Health to revise the current promotion and salary increment policy and base it on staff performance. The study recommends future research in areas like challenges faced by Kenyan public sector in implementing Results Based Management. Also assessment of other programs’ capacity within the Ministry of Health to apply Results Based Management.